Tennessee extended their division lead with a 24-7 victory over Miami on October 17, 2077, at home. Miami, now 0-7 on the season, fell to 0-5 in division play and dropped their seventh consecutive game under head coach Jesse Graham. Tennessee improved to 5-2 overall and 1-2 in the division.

The game remained scoreless through most of the first quarter with each team punting multiple times. A crucial moment for Miami came early in the first quarter when quarterback Thomas Pugliese was sacked and forced to fumble by Tennessee's Lewis Marshall. Marshall recovered but then fumbled himself, allowing Miami to regain possession. Despite this recovery, Miami failed to capitalize, and their offense struggled to find sustained drives.

Tennessee opened the scoring in the second quarter with a 7-yard touchdown run by wide receiver Leonard Culpepper, who finished with 150 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. The extra point was successful, putting Tennessee ahead 7-0. Miami's offense continued to sputter, and Tennessee added a 46-yard field goal by Robert Ho before halftime, making it 10-0.

Miami got on the board in the third quarter when Pugliese connected with wide receiver Paul Woods for a 19-yard touchdown reception. Woods contributed 85 receiving yards and scored Miami's lone touchdown. Daniel Liller's extra point was good, narrowing the score to 10-7. However, Miami's defense could not contain Tennessee's balanced attack.

Lewis Marshall and Raul Paige led Tennessee's defense with two sacks and one forced fumble each. Mark Porter also contributed pressure with one sack and a forced fumble. Tennessee's defensive effort resulted in seven sacks, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. Meanwhile, Miami recorded seven sacks and forced one fumble.

Miami's special teams were active but unable to make a decisive impact. Punter Brian Batista had several punts inside Tennessee's territory, including a 47-yarder in the third quarter. However, a missed 40-yard field goal attempt by Miami's kicker was a missed opportunity.

Tennessee sealed the victory with strong ball control and defensive pressure, forcing Miami into mistakes and limiting effective third-down conversions from both teams. Miami finished with 277 passing yards, led by Pugliese's 258 yards, and 88 rushing yards. Tennessee's offense combined 162 passing yards and 207 rushing yards, with Culpepper and Sean Taylor (101 receiving yards) leading the way.

Miami will look to break their losing streak in Week 8, while Tennessee aims to continue their winning momentum. This result maintains Miami's position at the bottom of the division standings with no wins, while Tennessee holds first place.

Coach Jesse Graham and the Miami team will need to improve offensive efficiency and limit turnovers if they hope to reverse their fortunes as the season progresses.